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Tru Health
Picayune, Mississippi

Nurse Practitioner- Fee for Service

Nurse PractitionerContract Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

FEE for Service

If you are an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN or NP) or physician assistant (PA) who enjoys working with the aging population, consider joining the TruHealth team. Our providers work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities. You will be responsible for providing our patients with personalized, coordinated health care that improves patient outcomes and prevents re hospitalization.

As one of our advance practice providers, you will exercise your independent judgement to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate. You will work closely with our facility partners and health plan leadership to Implement our Treat in Place Protocols in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

TruHealth is a division of American Health Partners, a multifaceted company with operations in multiple states. We own nursing homes, health plans for Medicare beneficiaries living in long-term care facilities, as well as divisions offering psychiatric care, home health, hospice, rehabilitation and specialty pharmacy services. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits and advancement opportunities.

Come grow with us!

Position Summary

TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with geriatrics focus. This position gives you the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. You’ll enjoy a great benefit/pay package and possibilities for career growth.

Our NPs and PAs are team players who contribute to TruHealth’s success and help our partners enhance their residents’ quality of life. Duties include:

  • Assessing patients’ medical and mental health needs and providing a plan of care that proactively manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care
  • Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide
  • Prescribing medications and ordering lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
  • Monitoring patients’ compliance and response to their treatment and modifying those plans

Work Experience, Credentials and Education

  • APRN or PA license required
  • Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
  • 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations and or Fee for Service experience
  • Electronic Health Records experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide personalized, coordinated health care to patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to improve outcomes and prevent rehospitalization. Responsibilities include assessing medical needs, prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and ensuring compliance with clinical regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an APRN or PA license and a degree from an accredited program. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in geriatric populations or fee-for-service settings is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric carePatient assessmentClinical documentationMedication managementMicrosoft wordMicrosoft outlookMicrosoft excelCase managementRegulatory complianceTreatment planning

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

19
<$145k
1
$158k
7
$160k-175k
2
$175k-190k
3
$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
27%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 613 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Picayune

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tru Health

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